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JOSH BELL
#56 - DH
.143 in last 14AB
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Status On roster
Ht/Wt 6’4’’, 255 lbs
Bats/Throws S / R
Experience 7 years
Debut Jul 8, 2016
Born Aug 14, 1992 (33 yrs) Irving, Texas
Hometown Dallas, Texas
Drafted Drafted by Pittsburgh in 2011 (2/61).
Acquired Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
VS.
Josh Bell
Leader
STAT RANK
.228 .338
Batting average Otto Lopez
124 1
5 20
Home runs Kyle Schwarber
105 1
30 45
Runs batted in CJ Abrams
31 1
24 44
Runs James Wood
78 1
8 17
Doubles Ernie Clement
92 1
180 214
At Bats Gunnar Henderson
81 1
.228 .262
Batting average Byron Buxton
4 1
5 16
Home runs Byron Buxton
3 1
30 30
Runs batted in Josh Bell
1 1
24 36
Runs Byron Buxton
3 1
41 49
Hits Byron Buxton
3 1
8 10
Doubles Kody Clemens
3 1
180 187
At Bats Byron Buxton
2 1
.356 .578
Slugging % Byron Buxton
3 1
.647 .896
On base plus slugging Byron Buxton
3 1
24 40
Runs Aaron Judge
34 1
8 17
Doubles Ernie Clement
45 1
180 214
At Bats Gunnar Henderson
38 1
30 38
Runs batted in Jonathan Aranda
13 1
.228 .324
Batting average Riley Greene
56 1
5 17
Home runs Munetaka Murakami
49 1
Season Stats
Batter
GP
Games Played
 AB
At Bats
 R
Runs
 H
Hits
 2B
Doubles
 3B
Triples
 HR
Home Runs
 RBI
Runs Batted In
 BB
Walks
 SO
Strikeouts
 SB
Stolen Bases
 CS
Caught Stealing
 AVG
Batting Average
 OBP
On-Base Percentage
 SLG
Slugging Percentage
 OPS
On-Base Plus Slugging
YTD 50 184 24 42 8 0 5 30 17 46 1 0 .228 .294 .353 .647
Game Log
Batter
Date Team Opp POS
Position
AB
At Bats
 R
Runs
 H
Hits
 2B
Doubles
 3B
Triples
 HR
Home Runs
 RBI
Runs Batted In
 BB
Walks
 SO
Strikeouts
 SB
Stolen Bases
 CS
Caught Stealing
 YTD-AVG YTD-OBP YTD-SLG YTD-OPS Status
2026-05-24 DH 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 .228 .294 .353 .647 -
2026-05-23 DH 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 .228 .291 .356 .647 -
2026-05-22 1B 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .232 .294 .362 .656 -
2026-05-20 1B 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 .231 .295 .364 .659 -
2026-05-19 1B 4 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .235 .296 .371 .667 -
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2025-12-15 Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
2025-11-02 Filed for free agency.
2025-05-06 Missed 3 games (Groin injury).
2025-05-03 Groin injury, day-to-day.
2025-01-05 Signed as a free agent by the Washington Nationals to a one-year contract.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
International League (AAA) All-Star Team All-Star Team 2016, 2013, 2014
Florida State League (A) Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player 2014
News
Rotowire
Tue, May 19, 2026 at 9:56 AM

Bell went 3-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 6-3 win over the Astros.

Sun, May 17, 2026 at 12:11 PM

Bell isn't in the Twins' starting lineup Sunday against Milwaukee.

Scouting Report

A natural run-producing switch-hitter, he can hit for both average and power. Also displays a good throwing arm. Is versatile enough to play both first base and the outfield corners. Usually owns a solid walk/strikeout ratio. Lacks polish as a defender, so first base (or even designated hitter) may be his future position in MLB. Also, his home-run power lacks consistency (and he doesn't have enough speed or athleticism to make up for it).

Long Range Potential: Switch-hitting first baseman.